Cape Fear Fandom Faire Teen Art Contest 2026 https://nhclibrary.libwizard.com/f/teen_artcontest_2026?ct=AAAAAhQFEQFzFAIGABEFZW1haWwGAQZDEQFlBkMRAnN0ERY2OGUwMmM5OTkwMGY1ODU5ODM1MTM0EQFsEQUxNjI1OBEBYxQBDgIGQw%253D%253D
North Carolina Aviation Art Contest https://www.ncdot.gov/divisions/aviation/aviation-art-contest/Pages/contest-rules.aspx - monetary prizes and a chance to win the in the national competition and international competition as well. Sponsored by the North Carolina Department of Transportation. Entries due January 16, 2026.
Wilmington Azalea Festival Youth Art Contest: https://ncazaleafestival.org/youth-art-contest/ Deadline: Usually the end of January
George Masa Foundation Photography Contest for ages 11-18 - https://georgemasafoundation.org/youth-conservation-photography-prize Deadline not yet posted for 2026
American Road Coloring Contest grades K-12 -prizes in age grouped categories - due date not yet set for 2024 www.americanroadmagazine.com/fun-games/coloringcontest/
North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA) Art Contest (North America, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean Only) grades K-12 -Deadline usually in May - entries closed for 2025, will be taking entries for 2026 namepa.net/education/art-contest/
Bow Seat’s 2024 Ocean Awareness Contest (All Countries) DEADLINE: closed for 2025 - will announce 2026 deadline at a later date (usually in June) con- Ages: 11 – 18 bowseat.org/programs/ocean-awareness-contest/contest-overview/
https://youngarts.org/programs/ - check this website out for various youth art contests
https://www.samanthasbell.com/art-contests-for-kids/ -another with many contests for youth